Spirea japonica 'Little Princess'

Little Princess Japanese Spirea

Little Princess Spirea forms a low, densely leafy shrub with small green leaves. Summer flower clusters combine soft pink petals with deeper centers and fine, projecting stamens.

Its compact outline lends itself to border edges and repeated groups. Autumn leaf color extends its interest after the summer flowering display has ended.

Grow in sun or partial shade in soil that drains well. Keep new plants watered as their roots establish, and leave room for the mature spread.

Size (approximate)
• Height: to 20 in
• Width: 2–3 ft

Hardiness
• RHS H6 (UK hardiness rating)

Best Uses
• Border
• Mass Planting

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

to 20 in

Width

2-3 ft

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Summer

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green, Orange, Red, Yellow

Fall color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Soil

Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy

Landscape use

Border, Mass Planting

Shape

Dense

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No